Post pics of your completed craft projects here!

[alandenisefields]

Members have requested we have a pinned thread to showcase your completed craft projects! So here we go!

Alan & Denise
authors, BABY BARGAINS

[MamaSnoo]

I suggested this, but I have been bad about not posting anything. This is my first ever post with a picture, so I hope it works! http://www.shutterfly.com/lightbox/view.sfly?fid=d52232be3e0b77c3c9f3edf1ebadc1fb#127 2765513697

I made these guys for DD and her cousin. They are crochet, as I cannot knit.

[fivi2]

I made a couple pillowcase dresses for our trip to WDW. This is my first sewing attempt ever (and first attempt at adding pics!).

edit - need to fix pics.... be back soon!

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/fivikse/th_File0769.jpg

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/fivikse/th_File0767.jpg

http://i860.photobucket.com/albums/ab162/fivikse/th_File0766.jpg

eta: I think that worked. If I posted it wrong, please let me know! I also made a giraffe print pillowcase dress for Animal Kingdom, but my camera is mad at me and I can't take a pic. I did a terrible job, but this is the first time I have ever used a sewing machine, so I am pretty proud :)

[MamaSnoo]

Those look awesome....great job for a first sewing project!!! How old is your DD? Seems like those might be around a 4T size? My DD is 2, and those would be so comfy and cool for the summer!

I still have to figure out how to make my pictures work!:shrug:

[fivi2]

Thanks!

lol - good guess - my girls are 4 yo. I didn't use a real pattern, so they aren't an official size. I googled pillowcase dress thanks to JTsMom (my enabler over on the Disney thread) and got instructions. I kind of held the fabric up to see how long it should be. :bag The seams are all wonky and there are some big goofs, but when they are wearing them you can't really tell. (at least that is what I tell myself!) They were fun to make. But now my girls want me to put a mickey head on everything they own! :)

[Melaine]

:applause: Those look great. I want to try my second set of pillowcase dresses soon. The first ones I made are definitely very rough!

Yesterday I did my first ever booth at a May Day festival. I was trying to sell my crocheted dolls, scrubbies, wash clothes and a couple scarves. I made $5. Wooohooo. That almost half covered my lunch and the sunscreen I had to buy at the last minute because it was in the 90's. I actually had a lot of fun at the festival though and I didn't have to pay for the booth so no worries.

[AngelaS]

I just finished this quilt for my youngest's bed:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/th_IMG_1036.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/?action=view&current=IMG_1036.jpg)

I bought this table for $.50 at a garage sale and spray painted it (and the lamp).
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/th_IMG_1029.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/?action=view&current=IMG_1029.jpg)
to make it into this: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/th_IMG_1031.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/?action=view&current=IMG_1031.jpg)

Here are some skirts I made last fall: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/th_IMG_1034.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/?action=view&current=IMG_1034.jpg)

I made these scrub shirts for my niece for Christmas:
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/th_IMG_0603.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/angeladms/?action=view&current=IMG_0603.jpg)

[fivi2]

Melaine - Post some pics! I am impressed that you did a booth at a craft fair!

Angela - Wow - you are very crafty! The quilt and the skirts are adorable.

[MamaSnoo]

Ok, I am going to try again with my picture of my crochet piglets. I too want to see pics of the crochet dolls from the craft fair!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d834b3127ccec40b30f9673200000020O00IcM3LlmzcsQ e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

This is fun....I like seeing everybody's stuff!

[happymom]

Ok, I am going to try again with my picture of my crochet piglets. I too want to see pics of the crochet dolls from the craft fair!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d834b3127ccec40b30f9673200000020O00IcM3LlmzcsQ e3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/

This is fun....I like seeing everybody's stuff!

Ok, I LOOOVE these! So much that I am now inspired to learn how to crochet! How long have you been crocheting for? Is that a very advanced project to complete? How did you learn? Hope you dont mind all my questions...

[fivi2]

Those piglets are amazing!

[schums]

I made this barrette holder for DD for Christmas last year. It's been a hit, and keeps her "pretties" organized!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/schums/baretteholdersmall.jpg

[MamaSnoo]

Sorry for the slow reply. I have been crocheting for about 10 years. I taught myself from one of those "Teach yourself to crochet in 1 day" type books. LOL! Now, I have taught 2 friends, both of whom are quite good.

The piglets were in someways easy (they really only use the most basic stitch), but you do have to be able to follow a pattern. The basic books will explain how to read a pattern (it is all shorthand: ex: "ch 24, dc in 2nd ch from hook, *2 sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, 2 sc, dec twice, repeat from *.) Once you learn the code it is not bad. You do have to be super particular about counting stitches and following instructions--that works for me and my tyoe A ways.

I suggest that if you want to try it, you find a book and play with it. Maybe friend IRL who can give you a few pointers (it is hard if you cannot see what the other person is doing). Start with a worsted weight yarn in a synthetic blend (something cheap like RedHeart is good to practice). I would say just start with some little swatches, and then try a basic project from your first book. After that, you could tackle something bigger like a baby blanket. Then, the sky is the limit.

I think the key to have a really nice outcome is to pick a really cute pattern (there is a lot of dowdy looking stuff out there IMO, but increasingly, people are publishing cute, modern looking patterns). The other key is to be very careful picking your yarn. Find a good store and take your time choosing something just right for your project.

If you have questions, pm me, and I am happy to try to help. I hope you learn and that you enjoy it!

[MamaSnoo]

I made this barrette holder for DD for Christmas last year. It's been a hit, and keeps her "pretties" organized!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/schums/baretteholdersmall.jpg

This is so smart!! What did you use to make the support? Is it painted wood, or did you fabric cover it? It almost looks like felt.

Did you make it up, or have instructions/a template?

[Melaine]

Here are some of my dolls:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/th_DSCN4232.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/?action=view&current=DSCN4232.jpg)


http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/Green%20Babies/th_DSCN2240.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/Green%20Babies/?action=view&current=DSCN2240.jpg)

I finally finished some of the snack bags.

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/th_DSCN4229-1.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/?action=view&current=DSCN4229-1.jpg)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/th_DSCN4231.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/?action=view&current=DSCN4231.jpg)

I did these a couple years ago, but it is one of the most useful projects I have done:
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/th_KKcovers.jpg (http://s286.photobucket.com/albums/ll113/MamaMelaine/?action=view&current=KKcovers.jpg)

[schums]

It's painted wood (MDF), and I made a template using the computer. Dh did the cutting, I did the painting. We put picture hangers on the back, and it's up in her room now with a LOT more "pretties"! It actually was pretty easy, just a bit time consuming!

[alien_host]

Sorry for the slow reply. I have been crocheting for about 10 years. I taught myself from one of those "Teach yourself to crochet in 1 day" type books. LOL! Now, I have taught 2 friends, both of whom are quite good.

The piglets were in someways easy (they really only use the most basic stitch), but you do have to be able to follow a pattern. The basic books will explain how to read a pattern (it is all shorthand: ex: "ch 24, dc in 2nd ch from hook, *2 sc, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, 2 sc, dec twice, repeat from *.) Once you learn the code it is not bad. You do have to be super particular about counting stitches and following instructions--that works for me and my tyoe A ways.



Your Piglet's are awesome! Can I ask where you got the pattern? Book? Etsy? Did they have other disney Patterns?

I crochet but mostly playfood for DD, nothing too complicated but I'd like to try a stuffed animal.

TIA!